Independence Day

noun

: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence

specifically : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Examples of Independence Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So what can Disney fans expect from the Independence Day celebrations? —Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

That’s just in time for a firecracker-hot Independence Day holiday weekend, as Juliette has apparently survived season 2's airlock inferno thanks to her trusty fire-retardant suit and indomitable will. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 June 2026

On Tuesday, June 2, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on X that the landmark will be ready by Independence Day. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026

The pool will shut down for Juneteenth and Independence Day as well as for swim meet championships on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. —Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Independence Day

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Kids Definition

Independence Day

noun

: a holiday celebrating the beginnings of a nation's independence

especially : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776